From the 2026 Educational Interiors Showcase: Richard A. Balderston OPC’69 Lower School
Key Highlights
- Designed to reflect the school's mission, values, and commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Creates a warm, inclusive environment that enhances daily community interactions.
- Establishes a shared academic space that is deeply connected to its natural surroundings.
The Richard A. Balderston OPC ’69 Lower School is the culminating project in William Penn Charter School’s multiphase campus transformation and a built expression of the school’s mission and values. The goal was to unite pre-K through grade 5 under one roof, strengthen daily community, and create an environment where educational philosophy, campus identity, and stewardship of the natural world are inseparable. The resulting two-story building establishes a shared academic home that is warm, inclusive, and deeply connected to place.
Read more about the Richard A. Balderston OPC’69 Lower School and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.